Category Archives: kingdom of God

one source of pride

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 3:1-4:6 In Isaiah’s day, the city of Jerusalem prided itself over its leaders: “the mighty man and the soldier, the judge and the prophet, the diviner and the elder, the captain of fifty and the man of rank, the … Continue reading →

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good news and bad news

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 2 The prophet has good news and bad news. First, the good news.  The light of the LORD will some day bring peace between the nations, ending the need for swords and spears.  The prophet calls on God’s people … Continue reading →

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shore to shore

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 72 This psalm is a prayer for a righteous and prosperous reign of the king in Jerusalem.  The prayer was partially fulfilled by the amazing life and reign of Solomon, but it looks to a greater fulfillment in the … Continue reading →

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lying among the sheepfolds

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 68 This psalm celebrates God’s protection and provision for his people, including the great battles he won for them.  The point is that it was God’s greatness, not the overwhelming might of Israel’s armies that won the battles.  Mention … Continue reading →

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the right choices

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 36 We have followed the chronicler as he has retold the story of the kings of Judah.  He took us through the good and the bad – mostly bad – times.  Even the best of the kings did … Continue reading →

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a taste of eternity

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 42-43 The psalmist’s desire to go to God is not a death wish. He wants to go to the temple and experience the glorious worship he had known in the past.  But he is far from the temple.  He … Continue reading →

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new normal

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 12 After abandoning the LORD, Rehoboam was humbled by a foreign invasion, but not completely destroyed.  The LORD wanted him to know the difference between serving him and serving other gods.  The difference was that Rehoboam and his … Continue reading →

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serving out of faith

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 8 The seeming implication of this chapter is that Solomon was successful in his other building projects because he had prioritized the temple.  It is OK to bring our plans to the LORD as long as we have … Continue reading →

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the real King of glory

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 24 The title indicates that this is a psalm of David.  It seems another way of reminding those who seek the king of glory in Jerusalem that David is not really the one.  The real King of glory is … Continue reading →

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our place

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 23-24 The Levites were a subculture in the land.  Among them were chosen officers who served the temple and its services.  They were part of the community but they had special tasks, and were honored by reason of … Continue reading →

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